Why Space Technology Matters for Africa’s Sustainable Future

By Kwaku Sumah As Ghana prepares to host the maiden Ghana Space Conference 2025 in Accra this October, one may ask themselves, why should a developing country like Ghana invest time, energy, and resources into space science and technology? The...

Boosting Income for Smallholders: Climate-Smart Agriculture in Ethiopia

In a pivotal study conducted in the Adami Tullu Jido Kombolcha district of Ethiopia, researchers have uncovered the significant impact of adopting climate-smart agricultural practices (CSAP) on the incomes of smallholder farmers. This research...

Pakistan, Ethiopia to strengthen agricultural cooperation for food security

- Advertisement - ISLAMABAD, Oct 2 (APP):Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain said on Thursday that enhanced agricultural collaboration between Pakistan and Ethiopia will not only strengthen bilateral relations...

Pakistan, Ethiopia to strengthen agricultural cooperation

Published on: October 3, 2025 1:28 AM Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, held a high-level meeting with the Ambassador of Ethiopia, Dr. Jemal Beker Abdula, to explore avenues of enhancing bilateral...

Huawei Deploys AI-Powered Power and Cooling Systems at Ethiopia’s Coop Bank to Boost Digital Growth

Huawei Digital Power has installed AI-enabled data center infrastructure at the Cooperative Bank of Oromia, aiming to improve uptime and energy efficiency as the bank processes growing volumes of digital transactions. The bank adopted Huawei’s...

The Turkish glees, language barrier

ISTANBUL: Istanbul, the enchanting city that straddles Europe and Asia, is a treasure trove of exquisiteness, history and culture. Its stunning architectural splendour, vibrant markets and breath-taking natural scenery make it a destination like...

Fabtech Technologies IPO Day 3 LIVE: Issue booked 1.32x so far. Check GMP, subscription status, review. Apply or not?

Fabtech Technologies IPO subscription status is 1.32x on day 3. The retail portion was subscribed 1.62x, and NII portion has been booked 1.08 times, Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) portion received 1.18 times bids. Employee portion...

African leaders, researchers, others set for summit on taxation 

Policy makers, reserchers and development partrners are set for the 11th Africa Think-Tank Summit on taxation and domestic resource mobilisation across the continent. The summit, which is being organised by The African Capacity Building Foundation...

Teff, Ethiopia’s National Grain, Finds New Home In Sacramento

By Williamena Kwapo | OBSERVER Staff Writer Sheba Farm looks no different than any other field in the Sacramento region, but what grows here is unlike the corn, rice, and wheat that typically dominate California agriculture. The stalks look...

Coffee Authority Rolls Out Strategic Measures to Elevate Ethiopia’s International Competitiveness

Addis Ababa, September 29, 2025 (ENA)— The Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) has announced an aggressive plan to strengthen the country’s coffee sector this year, with a strategic focus on substantially improving both quality and quantity...

Big Tech AI Companies Should Invest in Energy and AI Infrastructure in Africa

A public-private partnership to develop energy and Artificial Intelligence infrastructure in Africa could be a match made in Heaven. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become the holy grail in the global information technology industry overnight,...

Playing the Game of Racial Roulette

A widespread racist belief in America and Europe, especially on college campuses, is that white Americans and Europeans are genetically and culturally predisposed to colonialism, oppression, racism, and other injustices. The converse belief is...

The Grammar of Aggression: Ethiopia’s Culture of Confrontation

From family dynamics to national politics, confrontation saturates Ethiopian life, shaping how people argue, resist, and survive. Aggression is neither accidental nor episodic; it is a structural force woven throughout the country’s social fabric,...

Why Space Technology Matters for Ghana’s Sustainable Future

As Ghana prepares to host the maiden Ghana Space Conference 2025 in Accra this October, one may ask themselves, why should a developing country like Ghana invest time, energy, and resources into space science and technology? The answer lies not in...

Government urged to confront Big Tech on data threat

Ireland’s national security and the privacy of its citizens are being left wide open to exploitation, and unless the government takes on Big Tech, the risks will only deepen. That is the stark message from Social Democrats media spokesperson...

Africa must reclaim its research agenda before the world moves on without us

The continent must shift from dependency on funding for research to leadership. Photo: Supplied The dismantling of USAid’s global education programmes has sent shockwaves through the development sector. But for African universities, it should...

Integrated ILO programme brings results in Ethiopia’s garment sector

In 2019, the International Labour Organization launched an ambitious experiment in Ethiopia’s growing garment sector. The SIRAYE programme – meaning “my work” in Amharic – aimed to improve working conditions, increase productivity, and strengthen...

Q&A: Evaluating Impact in Ethiopia’s Garment Sector

In 2019, the SIRAYE Programme was launched as an ambitious One ILO initiative to improve working conditions and promote inclusive industrialization in Ethiopia’s garment and textile sector. Against a challenging backdrop of conflict, COVID-19, and...

Inside Ethiopia’s debt, energy and growth

Ethiopia stands at a pivotal moment in its economic journey, a theme underscored by its ambitious plans to expand energy production and grapple with fiscal challenges. The country has recently made significant strides by inaugurating the Grand...

Nile foods across 5 Sudan states – opinions mixed on Grand Ethiopian Rennaissance Dam impact

Today, the Nile floods swept away homes, residential neighborhoods, and agricultural lands in the Blue Nile region and the states of Sennar, Gezira, Khartoum, River Nile, and Northern. For its part, the General Administration of Nile Water...